Data Center Signal is tracking 9 clips about Panattoni Data Centers data center developments across 3 states, including KY, WI, MI.
Van Buren Township officials approved plans for Google's 282-acre data center campus despite months of opposition from residents concerned about noise, environmental effects, property values and water usage. Construction is already underway, with utility work and road impacts expected through 2027.
The Mercer County Fiscal Court unanimously rejected proposed regulations that would have allowed hyperscale data centers near Kentucky Utilities’ E.W. Brown Generating Station. Officials sent the regulations back for further work, while residents and community groups raised concerns about farmland, environmental impacts, historic preservation and nearby neighborhoods.
A councilwoman in Burgin, Kentucky, walked out of a city council meeting, preventing a vote on an annexation tied to a proposed Panattoni Data Centers facility. Residents have voiced concerns about the project's impact on noise, air quality, water, and electricity. The councilwoman stated she would not approve annexation until the city has planning and zoning regulations.
The City of Burgin, Kentucky, is attempting to restart a controversial annexation process for over 1,000 acres to pave the way for a hyperscale data center campus by Panattoni Data Centers. This follows a previous annexation attempt being declared null and void. Activists are planning a large turnout for an upcoming city council meeting where the annexation ordinance will be discussed, and are calling for a statewide moratorium on data center development.
Mercer County, Kentucky, has enacted a one-year moratorium on data center construction and proposed stricter zoning rules due to resident concerns about land use and environmental impact. However, Burgin City Council is considering annexing the 500-acre site for Panattoni Data Centers' $1 billion "Project Bluegrass" to potentially bypass the county's regulations. This move highlights a tension between economic development benefits and the preservation of rural character in Kentucky.
Mercer County, Kentucky, passed a one-year moratorium on data center applications in unincorporated areas. However, the city of Burgin is considering annexing land for a proposed Panattoni data center, which would bypass the county moratorium and local zoning rules. Residents are actively opposing the annexation and project, citing concerns about environmental impact, property values, and electricity bills.
Residents in Burgin, Kentucky, are raising significant concerns over a proposed 900-acre data center project, "Project Bluegrass," by Panattoni Data Centers, which involves the annexation of over 500 acres of farmland. Opponents allege that the developer is trying to bypass county regulations due to Burgin's lack of zoning rules, leading to accusations of corruption and formal complaints filed with the Kentucky Attorney General's Office. Residents are organizing and demanding a moratorium on the project.
Panattoni Data Centers has proposed a new $1 billion data center campus. The massive 600-acre project is planned to span across the Towns of Beloit and Turtle in Wisconsin. Developers are currently discussing the proposed plans.
Panattoni Data Centers has proposed a $1 billion data center campus spanning 600 acres across the Towns of Beloit and Turtle in Wisconsin. Developers shared details about the project, emphasizing its potential for long-term investment in digital infrastructure and economic activity for the region.